Escaped Webster prisoner arrested in Morgan City; 2 accused of aiding him

Morgan City police arrested a man who escaped from custody in Webster Parish, and also booked two women accused of aiding his attempt to elude authorities.

Gregory Williams was arrested Wednesday at a Railroad Avenue home on a Webster Parish Sheriff's Office warrant alleging simple escape.

Malia Williams, who lives in the house where Gregory Williams was arrested, and Josie Matherne were arrested on charges of accessory after the fact to simple escape.

On Wednesday, Morgan City Police Department detectives received information about an escaped inmate in the Morgan City area. Investigators contacted the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office, which advised that Gregory Williams had escaped from a facility in their area. Webster Parish further identified several potential associates of Williams, including Matherne. Through further investigation, detectives identified Malia Williams as a second potential associate.

About 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, officers and detectives of the Morgan City Police Department then proceeded to Malia Williams’ residence on Railroad Avenue, where Gregory Williams was located and taken into custody without incident. Also at the residence were Matherne and Malia Williams.

Through further investigation, Morgan City Police Department detectives uncovered evidence indicating Matherne and Malia Williams aided and abetted Gregory Williams in eluding capture. They were arrested.